Advocacy Networks
This information is provided for educational purposes. There is no better time than now to becoming an advocate for change.
The following are legislative advocacy organizations that align with current health priorities in the 2023-2028 Lincoln County Community Health Improvement Plan.
Our Health Priorities
- Healthy Minds - Promote Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being
- Healthy Lifestyles - Support Healthy Lifestyles (including nutrition and basic needs)
- Healthy Aging - Bolster Community Centered Resources for the 55+ Population
Healthy Minds - Promote Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being
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National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) |
NAMI’s mission is to improve the quality of life of those affected by mental illness and to promote recovery. Sign up for action alerts on their website https://namiwisconsin.org/get-involved/take-action/ |
| Mental Health America (MHA) | MHA's mission is to advance the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service. Sign up for their Advocacy Network emails to get alerts and take action now on critical issues that matter to you https://mhanational.org/issues/advocacy-network |
Healthy Lifestyles - Support Healthy Lifestyles (including nutrition and basic needs)
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Children’s Advocacy Network- Children’s Wisconsin |
The Children's Advocacy Network keeps you up-to-date on what Children's Wisconsin is doing to help children and families and how you can get involved. You'll receive updates on our activities, learn about opportunities to contact your legislators, or be asked to participate in community events. For more information visit https://childrenswi.org/ways-to-help/advocacy/childrens-advocacy-network |
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Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) |
The Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) sets legislative advocacy priorities that support the public health. Check out current legislative priorities at https://www.wpha.org/page/CurrentLegislative |
Healthy Aging - Bolster Community Centered Resources for the 55+ Population
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Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR)
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Older people are their own best advocates, GWAAR helps to provide the information, training, and resources needed to develop individuals own advocacy skills https://gwaar.org/advocacy-and-grassroots-resources1 GWAAR: specific links and legislative briefs: |
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Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) |
A group of organizations that have weighed in on upcoming legislative issues. There is a link to the their Issue Papers and Fact sheets: |
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Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition |
Information on voting and voting rights. Also a place to sign up for emails. https://disabilityvote.org/ |
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Survival Coalition |
A coalition of disability service providers and advocacy groups, etc. http://www.survivalcoalitionwi.org/ |
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Wisconsin Senior Advocates |
A coalition of older adults that wish to have input on policies and procedures affecting the older adult population in the State. Activities and Goals:
For more information or to get involved, contact:
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Last update: 1/30/24
